Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi announces candidacy for LDP leadership to succeed Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Yoshimasa Hayashi, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, has announced his candidacy for the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), aiming to succeed Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is stepping down. With extensive experience in various ministerial roles, Hayashi emphasizes restoring public trust amid a political funds scandal. The new LDP leader is likely to become Japan's next Prime Minister, given the party's majority in parliament.

September 03, 2024
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